Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
periodids	14	14
periodization	27	27
periodizations	28	28
periodontal	17	17
periodontally	22	22
periodontics	20	20
periodontist	17	17
periodontists	18	18
periodontitides	21	21
periodontitis	18	18
periodontology	24	24
periods	11	11
perionychia	22	22
perionychium	27	27
perioperative	23	23
periostea	12	12
periosteal	14	14
periosteum	17	17
periostitides	17	17
periostitis	14	14
periotic	14	14
peripatetic	20	20
peripatetically	28	28
peripatus	16	16
peripatuses	18	18